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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1894
Page
4
A caustic survey of political tone and business speculation. The piece criticizes suffrage activity, praises restraint in foreign policy, questions congressional integrity, and notes rising prosperity via syndicate-led enterprises like a Pan American telegraph line. It cites a Virginia court ruling on boom-town real estate losses and mentions a party venturing into railroad projects.
The piece surveys tariff reform, Republican divisions, and alleged ring influence in Warren County politics. It notes Grow's candidacy, New York GOP struggles, and Democratic stamina against tariff foes. It criticizes a ring plan to flood primaries with Democrats to influence county offices, calling the scheme childish and doomed. It also includes medical and advertisement blurbs tied to local vendors and a saloon-opening report.
The speaker endorses tariff reform, arguing wages rise with productive power and just distribution. He cites labor precedents, capital as a tool, and railroads, telegraphs, and industry as boosts to productivity. He contrasts protection with free raw materials, warns of monopoly, and notes Pennsylvania’s strategic position and wartime economic pressures.
A letter from James Denron Liancocx appeals Pittsburg merchants and industrial heads to study the Wilson tariff provisions. He notes a leading manufacturer already favors lower duties and urges others to curb libels against the bill. He argues cooperation would bring state prosperity and leadership among commonwealths.
Special inducement sale list highlights fractional pricing on fabrics and textiles. Includes Calicoes at 3c, Cotton Flannels at 41c, Dress Ginghams at 5c, Outings at 8c, Dress Goods from 8c to 623c, and sheetings and muslins at reduced prices. Numerous items compare sale price to higher value, emphasizing bargains for cash buyers.
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